Portfolio at the end of December 2024December performance: -5.6% 2024 return: 20.5% FCF ROC = 38% FCF per share CAGR (5yr) = 24% FCF Linearity (5yr) = 0.94 FCF Margin = 35% FCF Margin Expansion (5yr) = 6% FCF Yield = 2.71%ImageWe exited our position in $Novo-Nordisk A/S(NVO)$ . The top contributor to performance was ATOSS Software. The top detractors from performance were $Fair Isaac(FICO)$ and $Applied Materials(AMAT)$ .I’ve held Novo for quite some time, mostly for the insulin side of the business - as I thought it was highly predictable. I think there will be a lot of growth once Ozempic is sold in Mexico.Well I personally own property and have cash savings, bu
$Applied Materials(AMAT)$ 🎯 AMAT: A Material Move Ahead? 🎯 Kia ora Tiger traders! Applied Materials ($AMAT) is shaping up for a potentially big turn! However, patience is key, wait for a decisive move to the blue line before considering any entry. This stock isn’t quite ready for action just yet. 💵 Earnings Buzz: • EPS projection: $2.28 (a solid 7.04% jump YoY). • Revenue forecast: $7.16 billion (+6.74% YoY). With earnings on the horizon, all eyes are on AMAT’s performance. Could this signal a breakout? Stay sharp, this setup may align perfectly with a bigger market trend. What are your thoughts, Tiger traders? Will AMAT’s earnings confirm a bullish run, or is more patience needed for this gem to shine? Drop your insights below! 👇 📢 Please Like, R
How the Semiconductor Ecosystem Powers the AI Revolution?
The surge of AI has illuminated the semiconductor ecosystem as the indispensable backbone of this technological revolution. AI’s boundless potential, while awe-inspiring, relies on the intricate symphony of semiconductor innovation to transition from theoretical concept to practical reality. Far beyond simply providing chips, the semiconductor industry orchestrates the essential processes that enable AI to thrive -- bridging the gap between abstract promise and tangible impact.ImageComputational "Brain" At the core of AI lies its computational "brain" -- the GPUs, CPUs, and accelerators that power the training and inference of complex models. Dominated by players like $NVIDIA(NVDA)$$Advanced Micro Devices(AMD
$Applied Materials(AMAT)$ supplies equipment to the semiconductor industry. Over the last 5 years AMAT has grown.But when we say a company has grown, what precisely does that mean?Companies have many parts to them. Each part can grow at different rates.Let's consider AMAT's growth over the last 5 years.Revenue has grown by 9.7% per annumGross profit has grown 10.5% per annumOperating profit has grown 11.3% per annumNet income has grown 17.7% per annumFree cash flow has grown 19.1% per annumFree cash flow per share has grown 23.9% per annumShare price has grown 29.0% per annumAs you work down the above list you will notice that the percentage growth numbers are going up.Companies with pricing power see their gross profit grow faster than their reve
Applied Materials, Inc. is a materials engineering solutions provider. The Company provides manufacturing equipment, services and software to the semiconductor, display and related industries. Its segments include Semiconductor Systems, Applied Global Services (AGS), and Display and Adjacent Markets. Semiconductor Systems segment develops, manufactures and sells a range of manufacturing equipment used to fabricate semiconductor chips, also referred to as integrated circuits (ICs). AGS segment provides integrated solutions to optimize equipment and fab performance and productivity, including spares, upgrades, services, remanufactured earlier generation equipment and factory automation software for semiconductor, display and other products. Display and Adjacent Markets segment is comprised of products for manufacturing liquid crystal displays (LCDs), organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and other display technologies for monitors, smart phones, and other consumer-oriented devices.
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